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Analyzing Humanistic Theories

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ANALYZING HUMANISTIC THEORIES 2

Analyzing Humanistic Theories

The word human is best explained by Abraham Maslow and his theory of the hierarchy

of needs. Human motives attempt to ensure they reach the highest level of self-actualization.

They try to realize their full potential after satisfying the most fundamental needs (Boeree,

2006a). An individual who has reached the highest level of self-actualization is concerned about

humanity. The word humane is well expressed by Carl Rogers, who believes that every

individual can achieve any desire, wish, or goal in life (Cervone & Pervin, 2019). Self-

actualization is realized when people have achieved their objectives, wishes, or desires. The

importance of this paper is to give an analysis of critical contributions to the humanistic theory

by Rogers and Maslow. It will discuss my process of self-actualization over the lifespan. It will

then describe how humanistic concepts and theories can explain the personality behavior and

development of Katherine.

Rogers, Maslow, and Humanistic Theories

Carl Rogers

Carl Rogers and Maslow have contributed to the humanistic theory. The former has

proposed the person-centered theory. Like Feud, it draws from the ideas of Maslow and other

theorists. Individuals should understand the self-concept as a central feature of personality

(Boeree, 2008). It hinges on beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about the self (Goldfried, 2007). The

theory states that individuals are usually aware of the self-concept (Cervone & Pervin, 2019).

Such awareness may not match reality because some individuals may think of themselves as

honest but continually become deceptive when they are late for work. Incongruence depicts the

discrepancy between reality and self-concept (Boeree, 2006b). Contrarily, congruence is an

accurate match between reality and self-concept.

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Running head: ANALYZING HUMANISTIC THEORIES Analyzing Humanistic Theories Assignment Institutional Affiliation 1 ANALYZING HUMANISTIC THEORIES Analyzing Humanistic Theories The word human is best explained by Abraham Maslow and his theory of the hierarchy of needs. Human motives attempt to ensure they reach the highest level of self-actualization. They try to realize their full potential after satisfying the most fundamental needs (Boeree, 2006a). An individual who has reached the highest level of self-actualization is concerned about humanity. The word humane is well expressed by Carl Rogers, who believes that every individual can achieve any desire, wish, or goal in life (Cervone & Pervin, 2019). Selfactualization is realized when people have achieved their objectives, wishes, or desires. The importance of this paper is to give an analysis of critical contributions to the humanistic theory by Rogers and Maslow. It will discuss my process of self-actualization over the lifespan. It will then describe how humanistic concepts and theories can explain the personality behavior and development of Katherine. Rogers, Maslow, and Humanistic Theories Carl Rogers Carl Rogers and Maslow have contributed to the humanistic theory. The former has proposed the person-centered theory. Like Feud, it draws from the ideas of Maslow and other theorists. Individuals should understand the self-concept as a central feature of personality (Boeree, 2008). It hinges on beliefs, feelings, and thou ...
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